Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 573

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: J384684 Question Mark
Grade: 573 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 119,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 114,000 (16S-M20-17J-ONL-A3PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15330.573G5.16S3917.1620M24.O6960.L2515.17J2568 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
358.28 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
138.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.235% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.73% Analyzing 104 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number J383540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2023

Serial Number J383540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2021

Serial Number J383834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number J385092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number J383917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number J383534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number J385681 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number J385520 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number J383454 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

bwalder 137 · January 8, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

bwalder 137 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

bwalder 137 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number J384652 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number J383347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number J383347 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is adjusted to 5 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

marc01 9 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number J384762 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · December 16, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · October 29, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · October 26, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number J384417 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch